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Reminders of Special Occasions

Reproducing special personalized items in miniature adds to the draw of a special wedding or anniversary display.
Personalized mementos including a miniaturized wedding invitation line the shelf of a keepsake hutch

Mementoes for the lower shelf of a wedding or anniversary miniature hutch by Lin of Lin's Top Shelf Creations include shoes, and a miniature of the actual wedding invitation and photos.

Photo Courtesy Lin of Lin's Top Shelf Creations Copyright 2010 Used With Permission

Although it is too small to read with out a magnifying glass, the fact that there is a copy of the real invitation in this little display adds to its magic. Other items can really add to the feel and the story line as well. Is it the bridal gown on the cover, the bouquet, the date, or something about the contents that made this edition of Brides Magazine special for this particular bride?

It is always surprising what type of linked miniatures you can assemble. The silver tiara with hearts and the white wedding shoes may not be exactly like the brides original, but they can still bring back a lot of memories with a bit of personalization.

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